Remote Public Affairs & Communications Specialist

The Helmsman Group LLC; Connecticut; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Helmsman Group LLC is seeking a Public Affairs Representative to support the organization’s public image, communications, and relationships with external stakeholders. This role develops and distributes public information, coordinates media and community communications, supports public events, and ensures messages are accurate and on-brand.

You will draft press materials, monitor media coverage, assist with crisis communications, and collaborate across departments to align messaging with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Marketing, Political Science, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in public relations, communications, public affairs, media relations, or a related role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of public relations and media communication practices.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to general audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple communications projects and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of public relations and public affairs communication activities.
• Prepare press releases, public statements, fact sheets, talking points, newsletters, and other communication materials.
• Draft and edit communications for media, community organizations, stakeholders, employees, and the general public.
• Respond to routine media and public inquiries in accordance with organizational policies and approved messaging.
• Coordinate with designated spokespersons and leadership on public communications.
• Maintain professional relationships with journalists, media organizations, community groups, government representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor news coverage, social media, and public discussions relevant to the organization.
• Track media mentions and prepare summaries of public and media coverage.
• Assist with media interviews, press conferences, briefings, public meetings, and other communications events.
• Coordinate logistics and materials for public affairs events and community outreach activities.
• Support the preparation of speeches, presentations, briefing materials, and executive talking points.
• Ensure public-facing communications are accurate, consistent, clear, and aligned with organizational policies.
• Coordinate communications across departments to gather accurate information for public statements and announcements.
• Assist with crisis and issues communications by preparing approved information and supporting established communication procedures.
• Develop and maintain media contact lists, stakeholder databases, distribution lists, and communication records.
• Maintain an organized archive of press releases, media inquiries, public statements, photographs, publications, and other communications materials.
• Support website, newsletter, social media, and other public communication channels as assigned.
• Coordinate with marketing, legal, leadership, operations, and other internal teams on communications activities.
• Assist with community outreach programs and initiatives designed to strengthen relationships with external stakeholders.
• Research public affairs issues, community concerns, media trends, and relevant developments.
• Prepare communication reports, media-monitoring reports, and performance summaries.
• Ensure appropriate review and approval of public information before distribution.
• Follow organizational communication policies, confidentiality requirements, brand standards, and applicable regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve public communication, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach.

Skills

Public Relations

Public Affairs

Media Relations

Corporate Communications

Community Relations

Stakeholder Engagement

Press Release Writing

Copywriting & Editing

Media Monitoring

Public Statements

Speech & Talking Point Development

Crisis Communications Support

Event Coordination

Community Outreach

Social Media Communications

Digital Communications

Content Development

Presentation Skills

Research & Analysis

Stakeholder Database Management

Communication Planning

Reputation Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, Marketing, Political Science, or a related field

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

The Helmsman Group LLC is seeking a Public Affairs Representative to support the organization’s public image, communications, and relationships with external stakeholders. This role develops and distributes public information, coordinates media and community communications, supports public events, and ensures messages are accurate and on-brand.

You will draft press materials, monitor media coverage, assist with crisis communications, and collaborate across departments to align messaging with